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The Donbass Palace is the city's uncontested grande dame hotel.

Donetsk was founded in 1869 by a Welsh businessman who came to eastern Ukraine in order to construct a steel plant. Today, it seems ironic that its origins lie with a foreigner, as its citizens are proud Ukrainians eager to introduce travelers to their rich heritage. The Donbass Palace, the city`s uncontested grande dame hotel, is centrally located close to the Drama Theatre and Opera House, and has elegantly appointed guest rooms, many of which overlook the city`s many parks and gardens. The concierge can help arrange day trips to nearby sites, including the Soledar salt mines and Artyomovsk, an acclaimed winery that produces sparkling wine. Guests can dine at the hotels dining venues, La Terrazza and The Grill, which will exceed their expectations.
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Awards & Accolades

January 2007World Travel Awards AssociationThe best business hotel of Ukraine

January 2007World Travel Awards AssociationThe best hotel of Ukraine

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Top Day Trip

Artemovsk Underground Winery Tour

For the past 50 years these wineries located about 65 miles outside of Donetsk have produced sparkling wines in an unusual microclimate: tunnels that run 236 feet underground. Artemovsk; (38-62) 332-2300; http://www.krimart.com/en/main.html.

Museum Must-See

Donetsk Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences

One of the largest gardens in Europe, this man-made marvel features more than 9,000 species and varieties, from succulents to steppe grass to greenhouse flowers. 110 Illicha Ave.; (38-62) 294-1280; www.dbs.dn.ua.

Best Neighborhood Walk

Forged Figure Park

This romantic place for a stroll reflects Donetsk’s connection with the steel industry, as almost 100 masterpieces forged of metal are dotted throughout the landscape.

Best Restaurant for a Celebration

Marinad

Located in a picturesque park, this lakeside restaurant brings together delicious food, live music and a friendly staff, making it a popular spot for festivities. Donetsk Panfilov Ave.; (38-062) 348-6068.

Best Restaurant Classic

Pushkin

This elegant restaurant serves traditional Russian cuisine in the heart of the old city. 7b Pushkina blvd. (38-62) 36-7575; www.pushkin.dn.ua.

What to Buy

Shakthar Team Memorabilia

The massive Fan Shop at the famed Donbass Arena stadium is a great place to pick up a souvenir with the official logo of the city’s favorite soccer team. (Fun fact: "shakhtar" means "miner" in Slavic.) (38-67) 644-5498; www.shakhtar.com/en/commerce/shops.

Best Activity/Excursion

Soledar Salt Mine Tour

Still a working salt mine, this underground warren full of subterranean chapels is used as both a facility to treat asthma and as a concert hall, since some chambers have amazing acoustics. (38-062) 744-2001.

Top Architecture Find

The Svyato-Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral

This large, multi-domed church of the Transfiguration, a replacement for a more humble wooden one destroyed during the Soviet era, holds 3,000 worshippers; a bronze statue of the Archangel Michael guards the entrance. 129V Artema St; (38-062) 337-7180.